The New York Yankees are rolling the dice this offseason, and Trent Grisham is at the center of it. By extending him the $22 million qualifying offer, they’ve put themselves in an uncomfortable spot — one where the gamble could easily backfire.

Grisham, 29, had one of the more puzzling seasons in baseball. He finally delivered the offensive surge the Yankees had hoped for, hitting .235 with 34 homers and a 129 wRC+.

For the first time since 2021, he looked like a legitimate two-way player. The problem? His defense, once gold-glove caliber, collapsed. That makes this qualifying offer a complex mix of optimism and risk, one that could shape the Yankees’ offseason plans in a big way.

A big price tag for inconsistency

If Grisham accepts the qualifying offer, his salary would balloon to $22

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